1983 BMW 628 vs. 1983 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, both 1983 BMW 628 and 1983 Fiat Campagnola were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 140 kg more than 1983 BMW 628.
Because 1983 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 BMW 628. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 BMW 628 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Campagnola. (148 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 628 | 1983 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 628 | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
